Sewaren is a CDP located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Sewaren has a 2024 population of 2,685. Sewaren is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,708 in 2020.
The average household income in Sewaren is $128,627 with a poverty rate of 2.57%. The median age in Sewaren is 45.6 years: 41.9 years for males, and 48.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sewaren was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,589 | 49.72% |
| Two or more races | 532 | 16.65% |
| Black or African American | 489 | 15.3% |
| Asian | 341 | 10.67% |
| Other race | 245 | 7.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,258 | 2.53 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Married | 726 | 3.32 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Non Family | 459 | 1.1 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Female | 68 | 3.79 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
70.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 152 | 6.1% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 7.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 470 | 18.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 274 | 11% |
| High School Graduate | 898 | 36.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 4.82% |
| Some College | 385 | 15.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,376 | 1,213 | 361 |
| Hispanic | 442 | 342 | 137 |
| Black | 349 | 340 | 116 |
| Asian | 300 | 300 | 130 |
| 2+ Races | 271 | 187 | 62 |
| Other Race | 133 | 117 | 51 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $94,583 | $0 | $98,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,400 | $0 | $76,613 |
| High School Graduate | $52,688 | $60,268 | $40,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,432 | $70,216 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $64,845 | $68,782 | $63,143 |
| Some College | $81,488 | $86,384 | $79,063 |
$64,845
Average Earnings
$68,782
Average Male
$63,143
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.21% of Sewaren residents speak only English, while 28.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 489 | 33 | 6.75% |
| White | 1,528 | 27 | 1.77% |
| Hispanic | 786 | 13 | 1.65% |
| Multiple | 532 | 9 | 1.69% |
2.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.31%
Male Poverty Rate
2.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sewaren is Black, with 6.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sewaren is Hispanic, with 1.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.35% |
| Some College | 2.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.39% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,841 | $152,542 |
| Households | $106,926 | $128,627 |
| Married Families | $118,636 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,750 | $81,841 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
199
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 75 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 108 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 11.39% |
| Other Race | 33 | 23.91% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 6.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.05%
Born in Sewaren
79.69%
Native Born
20.31%
Foreign Born
1.88%
Non Citizen
18.43%
Naturalized
79.69% of Sewaren residents were born in the United States, with 64.05% having been born in New Jersey. 1.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,685 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 2,690 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 2,695 | -647 | -19.36% |
| 2021 | 3,342 | 634 | 23.41% |
| 2020 | 2,708 | 81 | 3.08% |
| 2019 | 2,627 | 309 | 13.33% |
| 2018 | 2,318 | -119 | -4.88% |
| 2017 | 2,437 | 32 | 1.33% |
| 2016 | 2,405 | -125 | -4.94% |
| 2015 | 2,530 | 189 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 2,341 | -220 | -8.59% |
| 2013 | 2,561 | -101 | -3.79% |
| 2012 | 2,662 | 109 | 4.27% |
| 2011 | 2,553 | -203 | -7.37% |
| 2010 | 2,756 | 0 | 0% |